Radiology Tech Assistant

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

As our Radiology Tech Assistant, you will transport patients to and from Imaging Services in a friendly, safe, and timely manner, providing essential support for both patients and technologists.

Every day you will assist technologists with room set-up, greet patients, schedule exams, answer telephones, transfer patients on/off exam tables, compile patient histories, pull previous exams, and complete necessary paperwork.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent customer service skills, proper phone etiquette, and a courteous, caring, professional attitude. You will be able to efficiently and safely provide direct patient care, complemented by administrative support.

• Competently transports patients, manages handoff communication, and conveys information to the technologist.
  
• Assists in gathering pertinent patient history, recognizes exam inconsistencies or contraindications, and notifies the technologist.
  
• Minimizes radiation exposure (ALARA), uses appropriate PPE, and operates equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  
• Performs necessary equipment cleaning and environmental maintenance for infection control.
  
• Provides patients with test and procedure explanations, addresses concerns, and assists with positioning for exams.
  
• Maintains current CPR certification and completes all mandatory hospital patient safety and compliance training.

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
  

Preferred

• Previous direct patient care experience
  
• Emergency Medical Technician